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dinosaurs in Zoorassic World have that classic dinosaur roar, while others sound similar to birds or other present-day animals. For example, our Parasaurolophus has a crest on her head that scientists now believe resonated sound similar to what a present-day whale or elephant sounds like." The Zoorassic World exhibition is the first time since 2015 that the Tulsa Zoo has played host to dinosaurs. "We have been looking to bring them back bigger and better for a couple of years," Weisz says, "so a new generation of dinosaur-loving kids and adults can have this amazing experience at the zoo. We wanted to make the dinosaur exhibit both fun and educational, so we chose to partner with Dino Don Inc. because they feature life-sized animatronic dinosaurs that are designed in conjunction with the latest scientific research. "We have arranged them in the exhibit chronologically, so guests take a walk through time from 200 million years ago to a mere 60 million years ago when the last of the dinosaurs went extinct," he adds. "You'll start by seeing some of the 'smaller' dinosaurs from the Triassic Period and quickly move into some of the larger species from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. "Along your self-guided tour, you will find the Allosaurus, the largest predator of the Jurassic Period. You'll come across the largest dinosaur inside Zoorassic World, who happens to be the one of the tallest animals to ever live on Earth, our 35-foot- tall, 65-foot-long Brachiosaurus," Weisz enthuses. "Guests will get to learn about some lesser-known dinosaurs like the Gastonia and the Utahraptor, as well as some of the more recognizable dinosaurs like the Triceratops, Velociraptor and of course the Tyrannosaurus Rex." Weisz promises the exhibition will be educational as well, and Kaylyn Compton, director of education, elaborates. "Everything we do at the zoo centers around our mission of 'connecting, caring, advocating for wildlife, people and wild places," she says. "We intentionally picked dinosaurs that are our best understanding of what dinosaurs looked like when they roamed the earth, from their size to the way they vocalize and how they move. Our goal educationally is to connect our guests with these prehistoric animals, shed light on the plight of the dinosaur, and compare how our MAY 22-28, 2022 WHAT'S UP! 9 See Dinos Page 39 Zoorassic World is located in the center of the Tulsa Zoo. The exhibit has one entry and one exit, which is located near the Children's Zoo. Guests are encouraged to purchase their tickets online at tulsazoo.org but can also purchase tickets to the exhibit as they enter the zoo or at the exhibit itself. (Courtesy Photo) The Tulsa Zoo's education department is also offering walking tours and daily animal chats to guests visiting Zoorassic World. Walking tours must be reserved online at tulsazoo.org. (Courtesy Photo) Zoorassic World features a dinosaur fossil dig pit where guests have the opportunity to use brushes to discover a fossilized dinosaur buried under loose sand. (Courtesy Photo) Standing 35 feet tall, measuring 65 feet long — the length of two school buses — and weighing in at close to 100,000 pounds, the Brachiosaurus was an herbivore and lived during the late Jurassic Period about 150 million years ago. (Courtesy Photo)